JACKSONVILLE – This was a weird night by NFL Draft standards.

The Jaguars started Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft without a second-round selection, then traded out of the No. 70 spot in Round 3. The result was a long, long wait that ended with them selecting two players back-to-back just before the end of the third round – safety Caleb Ransaw No. 88 overall and offensive lineman Wyatt Milum No. 89 overall.

Four Jaguars media members – senior writer John Oehser, senior reporter/editor J.P. Shadrick and team reporter/producer Kainani Stevens – will share an observation following each day of the 2025 NFL draft.

Day 2 NFL Draft Observations:

• Senior Writer John Oehser: This was a whole lot of waiting followed by a whole lot going on in a very short time – and by night's end we had a slightly better idea about where the Jaguars' new decision-makers are taking the roster. The Jaguars, after entering Day 2 without a second-round selection because of the previous night's trade from No. 5 overall to No. 2 for wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter, entered Friday with two selections in Round 3 – Nos. 70 and 88. As No. 70 neared, General Manager James Gladstone said they liked the depth of their draft board enough to execute a trade out of that spot with the Detroit Lions. That trade brought the No. 102 selection, which the Jaguars later traded with the Houston Texans to move back to No. 89 and select Milum. Perhaps more importantly, it also brought two third-round selections in the 2026 NFL Draft – which may seem unimportant now but will be really cool this time next year. The night showed Gladstone is willing to believe in the Jaguars' process, and to stay true to the long-term vision. Notable about Milum: He's a versatile player who Gladstone said provides depth at a position where depth is critical. Notable about Ransaw: Gladstone considers his tackling high-end and he likely can push to contribute quickly at a safety position many observers considered a major pre-draft need.

• Senior Correspondent Brian Sexton: The Jaguars are looking for a very specific type of player in the first year of the Boselli/Coen/Gladstone era, and their patience and willingness to adjust was on display during Day Two of the '25 draft. Ranshaw was a slot cornerback at Troy and Tulane but will move to safety in his professional career. He ran the third fastest time at the combine and had the best vertical jump of any cornerback, which showcases his athleticism. He's also a rugged tackler, which pops off the tape when you watch him play. Milum was the Offensive Tackle of the Year in the Big 12. Looking at his resume, he was clearly one of the best and most consistent offensive lineman in that conference. Like Ranshaw, he's changing his position with the Jaguars, moving inside to guard. Toughness and versatility would seem to be two of the building blocks of the Jaguars' DNA. which Gladstone has spoken of at length since arriving in Jacksonville.

• Senior Reporter/Editor J.P. Shadrick: With the Jaguars giving up their second-round pick to move up to select Hunter at No. 2, it took a while for Friday for the Jaguars to get cooking. When Round 3 hit, the wheeling and dealing started. The Jags traded down from 70^th overall and gained a pair of third-round picks in 2026 from the Lions – plus the final pick of the third round this year. While selecting safety Ransaw at 88^th overall, they were also executing a trade to give up that final pick in the third this year to move to No. 89 to select Milum. Both players are intangibly rich of course, and the Jags made decisive moves to get in position to select them and create value in next year's draft at the same time. At the moment, there are six picks left on Saturday, but there is also plenty of work to be done in college free agency after that. The heavy lifting of player selection to fill out what will be a competitive ecosystem is still ahead.

• Team Reporter/Producer Kainani Stevens: The first round of the '25 draft for the Jaguars was eventful off the top, so we were due to have a slow start on Day Two. After some pick swaps with the Lions and Texans, the Jags ended up with back-to-back picks in the third round – and Gladstone addressed offensive line and secondary with two players he values for their versatility. Ransaw played cornerback for most of his college career but may likely find his place in Jacksonville at safety. Milum played tackle at West Virginia but has the intangibles to move to guard. Gladstone continues to add competitors to the roster in key positions of need. It gives you the feeling there are more than a few starting roster spots up for grabs. Time will tell.